1 Doctoral candidate in peace and conflict research, Department of Peace and Conflict Research

The Department of Peace and Conflict Research was established in 1971 to conduct peace research and offer courses in peace and conflict studies. The department hosts a dynamic research milieu and is internationally oriented. Currently approx. 90 persons are employed at the Department and some 1000 students from around the world are enrolled every academic year. For more information, visit our website at www.pcr.uu.se.

We are seeking to fill:

• One general PhD position in peace and conflict research.
  The applicant shall submit a project plan with a proposed PhD theme related to peace and conflict research.

Work description:
PhD candidates primarily focus on their own doctoral education. A maximum of 20% of the position may involve other administrative and educational responsibilities at the Department.

Qualifications:
Employment as a PhD candidate requires acceptance into the DPCR’s PhD program, which is decided through an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the program. Information concerning applications, acceptance guidelines, and other related matters may be obtained at the Department’s homepage, phd-programme-in-peace-and-conflict-research.

The application should be filed on-line at the web address given below and shall include:

1) a completed application form for doctoral studies 


2) a short personal letter (1-2 pages) 


3) CV 


4) certified transcripts of academic records 


5) a project plan (3-5 pages, excluding reference list)

6) letters of reference/recommendation (max 2 letters) or a list of references (max 2) who can be contacted

7) writing samples (1-3 samples).

The application should preferably be in English. The application form for doctoral studies is available at the address below, along with detailed instructions for completing the application.

Through reference to the general syllabus for graduate studies, the applicant should first ensure that they meet the requirements for general or special eligibility for studies in the field of peace and conflict research at the post-graduate level. Full information is available here.  

Regulations concerning post-graduate students are to be found in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, §§1-7, and in the University’s rules and guidelines. The latter may be found at http://regler.uu.se.

Uppsala University aims for gender balance and diversity in all activities in order to achieve a higher quality at all levels of the organization. We therefore welcome applicants of any gender and with different birth background, functionality and life experience.

Pay: The position is fully funded. Local salary rules will apply.

Start date: 1 September 2025, or as otherwise agreed.

Working hours: 100 %

Further information about the position please contact: Desirée Nilsson (director of studies, DPCR PhD Program), or Hanne Fjelde (deputy director of studies, DPCR PhD Program), email: phdprogramme@pcr.uu.se.

The deadline for the submission of applications is 7th April 2025, UFV-PA 2025/476.

Use the link below to access the application form;

Link: c_657558-l_1-k_81624_ansokan_forskarniva_eng.pdf 

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